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New EU Regulation: From July 1, all cars must have a system that most drivers despise
From July 1 this year, buying a new car in the European Union brings two important novelties that should save lives, but also prevent the registration of cars that do not meet the requirements.
TL;DR
- New cars in the EU must have an integrated advanced emergency braking light (Emergency Stop Signal) starting July 1.
- This system automatically activates during hard braking at speeds over 50 km/h to alert drivers behind.
- The Advanced Driver Distraction Warning (ADDW) system is also mandatory for all new cars from July 1.
- ADDW uses cameras and sensors to monitor the driver's head and face position, issuing audible and visual warnings if the driver's gaze deviates significantly.
- Drivers must manually deactivate ADDW each time they start the car, which can be a multi-step process.
- The ADDW system is criticized for being overly sensitive and potentially more distracting than the driving behaviors it is intended to monitor.